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Gap analysis to support due diligence in the tropical fruit sector

A training guide

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 52 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-139492-2

Synopsis (short abstract) This training guide is designed to support capacity development for individuals and organizations to improve business sustainability and meet the due diligence requirements of markets. It is a resource for trainers and others involved in organizing and delivering capacity development events. This training guide is intended to be used with the technical guide “Gap analysis to support due diligence in the avocado and pineapple sectors”. These gap analysis materials were originally designed for avocado and pineapple producers and companies. However, trainers and facilitators can easily adapt the training guide and examples for use with stakeholders in other fruit value chains. The development of this material was made possible by the support of the Government of Germany.

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FAO. 2024. Gap analysis to support due diligence in the tropical fruit sector – A training guide. Rome. 


https://doi.org/10.4060/cd3774en

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